Dr Federica Amati: What New Mothers Aren’t Told About Recovery After Birth

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When you’re caring for a newborn, who’s making sure you’re being cared for too?
In this Motherkind Moment, nutrition researcher and author Dr Federica Amati joins Zoe to explore why looking after ourselves can feel so difficult after birth, just when our bodies need support the most.
Drawing on her own experience of becoming a mother, Federica shares why knowing what to do isn’t always enough, and how practical help can make all the difference. From a freezer full of meals to setting boundaries with visitors, this is a reassuring reminder that your recovery matters too.
💡 In this episode, you’ll learn:
• Why your nutritional needs increase when you’re breastfeeding

• Preparing easy, nourishing food for those early weeks

• Why caring for mothers takes more than information alone

• Asking for the help you actually need and setting boundaries with visitors

• Reframing postpartum as a time for healing and recovery

Whether you’re preparing for a baby, in the thick of those early weeks or supporting someone who is, this conversation offers a kinder way to think about life after birth.
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Key topics: Postpartum nutrition • Breastfeeding • Recovery after birth • Maternal wellbeing • Nourishing meals • Support for new mothers • Asking for help • Postpartum boundaries